Krochet Kids mission to end poverty

“Among other things, my older brother taught me how to crochet.” -Kohl Crecelius So begins the story of Krochet Kids International. Kohl passed the skill onto his friends Travis and Stewart in high...

God in the city

A new church in downtown Toronto, Trinity Life, is launching in Fall 2013, and has a number of preview events coming up such as brunches, networking socials, concerts, community projects, and...

Indigo Handloom scarves

Indigo Handloom is a company with a mission: to provide sustainable jobs to artisan hand-weavers in India, and to preserve the traditional art of handloom. Handloom, a cloth-producing art that...

Have fun with winter fashion

By Anya Sarre Winter is a great time for fashion. There are many simple but beautiful looking things to mix and match throughout the season and you can create some intriguing outfits that will help...

5 Rules for successful online dating

Sponsored Post Online dating has become the norm for busy single professionals. After a certain age, bars are no longer a viable place to meet a suitable mate (if they ever were) and we like the...

Green Christmas with holiday online eco auction

Fashion Takes Action (FTA) has teamed up with Green Living this holiday season to give consumers an opportunity to purchase a green gift from a wide variety of eco-friendly products and services....

Frette synonymous with luxury

According to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary “Luxury” is defined as a condition of abundance or great ease and comfort; something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary; or an...

Body image and the media: teen and preteen girls

Are you a mom to a teen or preteen daughter who struggles with body image issues? Do you feel overwhelmed and even hopeless when faced with the barrage of media images your daughter encounters...

Barney’s Petitioned to Leave Minnie Mouse Alone

Sign the petition to stop Barney’s misguided Disney holiday campaign in which the company alters Minnie Mouse’s frame to unrecognizable proportions: “give girls a chance to celebrate the actual...

5 fashion tips for a first date

Sponsored Post Looking for love this winter? Now that fall is officially underway, there’s a cool crispness in the air. It’s time for cosy sweaters, the crunching of leaves, and sitting with...

Found on Facebook: Chanel’s words of wisdom

The Chanel quote appeared on Canadian designer David Dixon’s page. The French icon’s fashion advice and style tips for women are timeless and it seems impossible to argue with her point of view here!

Chanel’s hula hoop bag

The Fashion Spot posted this picture of the new Chanel hula hoop bag, a fine example of useless design. Karl Lagerfeld argues his creative bag is very functional: he intends for you to stick it in...

Elizabeth Hurley’s bikini line for kids sparks discussion

A family member’s recent gift to my 12-year-old daughter sparked a conversation about age-appropriate clothing choices. A pair of leopard print underwear opened the door to a discussion about why...

Shop Local: Toronto boutique Pho Pa closing

Nathalie-Roze & Co. reported on Facebook today that independent Toronto boutique, Pho Pa, is closing its doors. She wrote: Stellar indie boutique Pho Pa has closed, after several years on Queen St....

8 Reasons High Heels are Good For You

Sponsored Post High heels are a sought-after staple of every fashionable woman’s wardrobe, with heights varying from a kitten heel of 11⁄2 inches to a stiletto heel of 4 inches or more. High heels...

Vera Wang launches Wedding Flower Collection

Sponsored Post Vera Wang needs little introduction in the world of fashion. A native New Yorker, the iconic designer has spent her lifetime at the forefront of the industry. Well known for being...

Cambridge Raincoat Company cares for the environment

Sally Guyer, owner of the Cambridge Raincoat Company, explains the idea behind her range of fashion rainwear for people who ride upright bicycles. She subscribes to Vivienne Westwood’s philosophy:...

Shoes! Sergio Rossi SS 2013 collection

Milan Fashion Week: Elena Miro ‘For.Me’ line

You may have read the post here on the Barney’s New York rep who convinced Disney to alter its characters’ silhouettes for a holiday campaign. He said designer clothing would not look good on the...

Found on Facebook: make-up free celebs

What do you think of this collection of bare-faced celebrities? I think they look fantastic and you probably do, too, in your natural state. Make-up is fun but much more so when it is a want-to...

Fashion Flip for Sheena’s Place

Next Image Consulting (NIC) & From Do’s To Shoes Styling (FDTSS) are proud to announce Fashion Flip 2012– a unique ladies night out that will include a professionally executed clothing swap,...

Disney and Barney’s get blasted

You’ve probably read about Disney’s collaboration with Barney’s New York in which its characters are rendered unrecognizable in an attempt to couture-ize them for the high fashion market. After...

Leo Babauta’s life without goals

I may not be where I need to be but I thank God I am not where I used to be! The tweet caught my eye this morning and stayed with me. How often do you look at how far you have to go rather than how...

The Love Yourself Challenge

“You are more than the choices you’ve made. You are more than the sum of your past mistakes.”

The cyclical fashion of prom dresses

Sponsored Post The significance of prom has risen exponentially over the past few decades. For many students, it is the most important night of their entire high school career. Since the dance is...

100 years of East London style in 100 seconds

Wow! 100 years of fashion history in 100 seconds found on Youtube. Notice how the dance moves also evolve with the styles. What’s your favourite era?

Lady Gaga Photoshop Vogue September issue

Time for a reality check. Just in case you haven’t seen the well-distributed evidence of Lady Gaga’s photoshopped cover in Vogue (who, by the way, recently agreed to present a healthier body image...

Big brands have landed online at John Greed Jewellery

Sponsored Post John Greed is proud to announce the arrival of popular new brands for AW12. Customers can shop for the latest jewellery collections online. The designer watch and jewellery retailer,...

Victor Papanek’s philosophy of design

Victor Papanek was a designer and educator who advocated socially and ecologically responsible design. His philosophy stated that design which was simply technical or merely style-oriented is...

The Love of Money

The most misquoted verse in the Bible has got to be: “Money is the root of all evil.” The verse actually reads: “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money,...